Durability Test Engineer - Environmental Testing | Contract Opportunity Join a leading Electric Vehicle Manufacturer as a Durability Test Engineer specializing in environmental testing and vehicle validation. Contract position for an experienced engineer ready to drive durability excellence in the rapidly growing EV industry.

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About the Role: You'll lead environmental durability testing programs, benchmark competitor vehicles, and ensure delivery of water-tight vehicle bodies through cross-functional collaboration. This role combines hands-on testing expertise with analytical problem-solving in cutting-edge electric vehicle development. Key Responsibilities: Requirements Translation : Convert customer and regulatory requirements into comprehensive system and component level test specifications Competitive Benchmarking : Lead competitor vehicle analysis for environmental durability performance standards Test Program Leadership : Develop, own, and execute test plans for stone impact and chipping resistance at test labs and proving grounds Cross-Functional Collaboration : Ensure water-tight vehicle delivery through partnership with water management, launch quality, and design teams Design Optimization : Coordinate with design, quality, and materials teams to optimize coatings, shields, and sealing strategies Data Analysis & Reporting : Analyze test results, write technical reports, and lead root cause investigations of failures Launch Support : Validate vehicle launch readiness and address field-related durability issues

Requirements : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, or related field 2-3 years experience in automotive durability, chassis design, body sealing, or vehicle testing Hands-on testing expertise with stone impact, durability, water testing, or fluid dynamics simulations Vehicle systems knowledge of underbody and exterior systems, sealing architectures, and structural design Test standards familiarity (SAE J400, ISO 20653, ASTM D3170, OEM-specific plans) Analytical skills for interpreting test results, identifying failure modes, and recommending design changes Excellent communication abilities for cross-functional engineering collaboration

Preferred Qualifications : Electric Vehicle or Automotive industry experience Proving grounds testing experience and lab management Advanced materials knowledge for coatings and sealing applications Regulatory compliance expertise in automotive testing standards Project management skills for multi-phase testing programs

Contract Details: Contract Position | Irvine California 92606 | Mid-Level | Test Labs & Proving Grounds

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